Summer Internship - Customs Operations & Compliance

Airbus • Dulles, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Satair (an Airbus services company) is looking for a Summer Intern - Customs Operations & Compliance to join our team based in Dulles, VA. Our Summer 2026 program dates: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 This internship offers a unique opportunity to understand how complex customs regulations are translated into daily warehouse operations and managed by a centralized compliance team. The primary objective of this position will be to act as the link, or liaison, ensuring seamless communication and accurate execution of customs procedures between these critical functions. Meet the Team: The customs and trade compliance team is essential for ensuring adherence to complex national and international laws governing the movement of highly sensitive goods and technology. This function is critical for managing regulatory risks, maintaining supply chain efficiency, and avoiding penalties. Your Working Environment: Located just five miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, and 30 miles from the U.S. Capitol, this site serves as our major parts distribution hub in the Americas. The facility is a 24/7 fulfillment center, with an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support desk, and Quality Assurance (QA) operations. To best support our customers, our 250,000-square-foot warehouse features a brand new technology called Autostore, aiming at increasing productivity.

Requirements

• Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this role.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
• Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—the ability to clearly translate technical requirements into actionable operational steps, and vice versa.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Already local to the DC Metro/Northern Virginia area
• Pursuing a degree (or recent graduate) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Law, or a related field.
• Logistics/Trade Knowledge Previous coursework or exposure to Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business/Trade concepts.
• Technical/Data Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) or exposure to systems like SAPor similar .
• Communication/Documentation: Experience in a role, project, or academic setting that required cross-functional communication or detailed procedure/process documentation.
• A basic understanding of, or strong interest in, Customs regulations, Incoterms, and HTS classification is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaison & Communication: Serve as the main point of contact between our Warehouse Operations team (handling inbound/outbound shipments and documentation) and the Customs Compliance team (responsible for audit, classification and regulatory filings).
• Documentation Management: Assist in the review and organization of essential customs documentation, including import/export declarations, commercial invoices, packing lists, and classification.
• Procedure Support: Help document, update, and standardize operational procedures related to customs processing to improve efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
• Query Resolution: Facilitate the rapid resolution of day-to-day customs-related questions or issues arising from the warehouse floor (e.g., discrepancies in HTS codes, incomplete paperwork).
• Data Integrity: Support the compliance team in auditing transaction data provided by the warehouse to ensure accuracy before official customs submission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees